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Easy cultural topics

by Don Jaime

Dec 8, 2015

I'm looking for some easy cultural topics in Spanish- speaking cultures. I'm a firm believer in "mini units" that last 3 or 4 days and we talk about a topic for 10-15 minutes at a time. I had great success with simple units on: 1) Salvador dalí 2) bull fighting 3) the siesta 4) paella. I'm not looking for big units...just little tidbits....See More

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Ann La Tomatina, La Noche de los Rábanos, Los Voladores Azteca, Las Posadas, La Rosca de Reyes, Quinceañera, Nochevieja en España, Xochimilco, Castellers, Día de San Antonio (blessing of the animals), el origen de la piñata

Dec 9, 2015

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recaudar fondos vs. juntar fondos

by Allison

Dec 6, 2015

Can someone please explain the difference between recaudar fondos and juntar fondos? Or is there any difference? They are both given as vocabulary words in the same chapter so it seems like there would be a difference.

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Daniel Hanson In educated discourse, "recaudar fondos" is used. In informal speech, "juntar fondos" can be used, at least in Mexican informal discourse, where I have heard it. Also, in Mexican informal speech, one hears "juntar dinero", meaning that the person is saving up money to do or pay something.

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Dec 7, 2015

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Allison Muchas gracias por todos los comentarios. :)

On 12/07/15, Daniel Hanson wrote: > In educated discourse, "recaudar fondos" is used. In informal > speech, "juntar fondos" can be used, at least in Mexican > informal discourse, where I have heard it. Also, in Mexican > informal speech, one hears "juntar din...See More

Dec 8, 2015

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personalized learning

by Maestra

Dec 4, 2015

Looking for someone doing Personalized learning to share ideas.

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Literature for Native Speakers

by Jeremy

Nov 30, 2015

We don't have a class for native speakers at my school so I am looking to produce some curriculum to give to my native and heritage speakers that I could use concurrently with my other Spanish 4 students, Specifically short stories. Does anyone have suggestions for reading materials? Gracias,

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Textbook series that prepares students for AP

by Vivasueno

Nov 20, 2015

Hola a todos,

We are a small high school that will be implementing the AP Spanish Language and Culture course next year but we are also revamping our grades 8-12 curriculum to better prepare our students for the AP Spanish course. We have been using an outdated textbook series that we believe will not best prepare our students for AP, so w...See More

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Shakira I wish I could tell you which one I would not reccommend

On 11/20/15, Vivasueno wrote: > Hola a todos, > > We are a small high school that will be implementing the > AP Spanish Language and Culture course next year but we > are also revamping our grades 8-12 curriculum to better > prepare our students for the AP Spanish c...See More

Nov 21, 2015

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Daniel Hanson The best AP book out there right now is Temas by Vistas Higher Learning. They also publish college Spanish books and high school Spanish books. The high school Spanish book series is: Descubre. Personally, Descubre appeals to me because it is very rigorous and has very good grammar explanations and the activities are very structured. The co- author...See More

Nov 24, 2015

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textbooks

by Susan Jones

Nov 24, 2015

I wish I had some Spanish 1 textbooks. My county has not purchased Spanish textbooks since 2005. That means 20+ groups have used the books. They are in tatters and very few remain. Count yourself lucky whatever you have.

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Online Translator Problems

by Mike

Nov 11, 2015

Can anyone offer suggestions as to what you do to stop your students from submitting work done by online translators? In class I can ensure that they use paper dictionaries, but that's where it stops. This problem is getting worse by the day at my school and I am starting to feel a bit powerless.

Thanks a lot!

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Monica On 11/19/15, Sara wrote: > Can you share the video link, please, Monica? > > On 11/13/15, Monica :D wrote: >> I have saved a short movie that proves why online >> translators don't work unless you have some command of >> the language. It's funny and when the students watch it, >> they realize how ridiculous it sound...See More

Nov 23, 2015

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Monica :D Online Translator failure movie Google in YouTube: A wicked Deception. It won't let me paste the address here.

/watch?v=BlJsPEgXhC0

On 11/19/15, Sara wrote: > Can you share the video link, please, Monica? > > On 11/13/15, Monica :D wrote: >> I have saved a short movie that proves why online >> translators don't work unless you have some comm...See More

Nov 23, 2015

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Audacity for recording students

by Shakira Knot :)

Nov 17, 2015

Hi fellow language educators, I have not been on this site for quite sometime and I don't know if this question has been posted before so I would appreciate any input. Does anyone use this for recording students as a verbal assessment/ assignment? I have students prepare to do interviews with me or verbal presenttions in class however with 30+ it t...See More

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Shakira Thanks Daniel, however you lost me once you mentioned tablets:) It must be nice to have this technology and it makes it easier to be able to assess your students. Lets just say my district boasts about technology but I haven't seen it to support WLs. (sarcasm)

On 11/20/15, Daniel Hanson wrote: > I haven't recorded with Audacity. I've on...See More

Nov 21, 2015

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Shakira Thanks Sra. R. I will investigate this. If this is for an assessment I need to see them recording/using their phones however the problem currently is that not all students have phones or can get service in the classroom (that's a good and bad thing at the same time!) When you set this up the students are recording outside of class for homework? ...See More

Nov 21, 2015

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Budget

by Sra. R

Nov 18, 2015

It is budget time at my district and I was wondering if anyone would be willing to share ideas, classroom materials, teaching materials, games, etc. that they've bought/acquired over the years that they'd recommend, aside from the traditional pens and paper, of ocurse. Thank you in advance for your ideas!

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Ann 1. Sr. Wooly subscription 2. Conjuguemos subscription 3. Student white boards 4. Document camera 5. Projector

Nov 18, 2015

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Daniel Hanson Why not use the money to buy online subscriptions? Examples: Quizlet, Conjuguemos (dot) c o m, etc.

On 11/18/15, Sra. R wrote: > It is budget time at my district and I was wondering if > anyone would be willing to share ideas, classroom > materials, teaching materials, games, etc. that they've > bought/acquired over the years t...See More

Nov 20, 2015

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